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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Children gardeners got a $20,000 grant to keep their garden running thanks to Keep Waco Beautiful. The organization, in partnership with Rapoport Academy Public School, 4-H Youth Development, Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo concluded its eleven-day run at the Extraco Events Center, welcoming 207,079 guests from October 8–18. The organization says its 2026 event featured One HOT Rodeo performances, live concerts, youth livestock competitions,......
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On Tuesday, President Trump flew in to Texas to deliver a set of remarks at a political campaign rally at a venue in Corpus Christi.RELATED: President Donald Trump delivered remarks at political campaign event in Corpus Christi TuesdayTrump is trying to shore up support for U.S.....
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State Rep. Gina Hinojosa brought her campaign for Texas governor to Waco, where she spoke with neighbors about making the state more affordable, improving healthcare, and investing in public education."We secure the American dream because if you cannot afford to live and thrive.....
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(KXXV) A man convicted of sexually abusing a child for several years was sentenced to life in prison, the Grimes County District Attorneys Office announced.Sebastian Domingo was found guilty on Oct. 20 of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. Authorities said Domingo began......
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A man has been sentenced for his role in a crash that killed Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III in 2025.Rodney Bremby was sentenced to 10 years of probation according to the court clerk.This stems from an incident that happened on May 11, 2025.Officers saw the SUV driven by.....
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CHINA SPRING, Texas (FOX 44) - The deceased woman in the China Spring vehicle accident on FM-2490 has been identified. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers originally responded to the two-vehicle fatal crash around 1:50 p.m. Friday, north of China Spring in McLennan.....
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Locations for the NCAA mens and womens Final Fours are set through 2031, but the organization is now considering potential host cities for 2032 through 2036.The list of potential host locations includes several familiar cities.For the mens Final Four, Denver; Houston;......
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Burleson County Sheriffs Office says three people are in custody on charges related to child abuse, and an infant remains hospitalized with serious injuries.Officials were first called to an emergency regarding a child choking on October 21. When they arrived, they found the......
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Starbucks' annual Red Cup Day is back on the calendar for all of its festive fans!According to the coffee chain, the tradition will return on Tuesday, November 17. Customers will receive a free, limited-edition reusable red holiday cup with the purchase of a seasonal......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Here is your chance to be part of a brand-new soccer club in Waco! The United Soccer League has announced that Waco USL2 is set to kick off its inaugural season in the summer of 2027. This will bring competitive soccer, affordable family entertainment, and....
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Northbound SH 90 is closed near Bedias due to a fire involving a tractor-trailer Tuesday morning.Grimes County Sheriffs Office says the scene is near Neff Lane and involves an 18-wheeler.Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use caution during the emergency response.Further......
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Robert Griffin III wants to be the next head football coach at Baylor University, according to ESPN.The 2011 Heisman Trophy winner told "The Dan Patrick Show" he is "100 percent" interested in the job.Griffin would be replacing Dave Aranda, who was fired Sunday after six and a......
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President Donald Trump is set to speak at a campaign rally in Corpus Christi on Tuesday ahead of the midterm election next week.The president has rallies scheduled in Corpus Christi and Lubbock. Trump is trying to shore up support for U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is......
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Banks are repossessing more homes across the country, but housing experts say the eye-catching increase needs some context.Lenders repossessed nearly 5,800 homes in August, up 42% from a year earlier. But that doesn't mean overall foreclosure activity jumped by the same......
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President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday plan to show off a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude to be processed in Texas refineries, according to a congressional aide and two U.S. officials.The visit to Port Arthur, Texas, comes on......
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer The City of Waco is considering installing a Safe Haven Baby Box, which would allow parents to anonymously and safely surrender an infant at a designated location. If the city approves the proposal, the box would be located at a local fire......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor When "Power" played over the loudspeakers in the fourth quarter at McLane Stadium in Baylor's loss to TCU, the visiting Horned Frogs were jumping around and felt lively while the Bears quietly dispersed from the huddle. That served as an example.....
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By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Baylor Athletics announced Sunday that head coach Dave Aranda was let go from the program, effective immediately. The announcement prompted mixed reactions among students, with some welcoming a leadership change and others expressing sympathy for.....
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor alum and local youth ministry director Ahmad Washington views connection as a ripple effect like one created by throwing a stone in the water. Accordingly, Washington published "The Cycle Of Connection: Every Student Needs A Cheerleader,....
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Local businesses discuss how Baylor football impacts their bottom line, from the boost in customers and sales on game days to the potential challenges that come with a loss. As fans pour into Waco to cheer on the Bears, business owners share whether the team's performance on the....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — As part of their long running "Raise the Roof" partnership, the City of Waco and Habitat for Humanity are building a home for a woman in need. Estefania Castro is a cook for the Heart of Texas Behavioral Network and a mother of three, and home ownership......
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WACO, Texas. Most of us are already seeing artificial intelligence changing parts of our lives. In the workforce, Goldman Sachs estimates AI could eliminate up to 70 percent of jobs. So how will workers bridge the gap during the transition?Inside local classrooms, the reality of....
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Following the firing of head coach Dave Aranda, Baylor football is turning to interim head coach Joe Klanderman to provide a spark for the remainder of the season and lay the groundwork for the programs future. Joe Klanderman takes over Baylor Football at Interim Head......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Brew in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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Once-quiet Main Street in Anderson, Texas, is thriving as new businesses bring customers to downtown Watch the full story here: Once-quiet Main Street in Anderson, Texas, is thriving as new businesses bring customers to downtownRestaurants, boutiques, a wedding venue and a......
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Killeen firefighters put out a fire Monday, October 26 at a vacant building in the 1300 block of Stephen Street, near S Fort Hood Street.The Killeen Fire Department said crews arrived to find the fire extending through the roof of the single-story building.Fire officials say the....
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The Temple Police Department is in the implementation and testing stage of a Drone as First Responder program, with full deployment of two additional drones anticipated to begin serving the community in December. The technology is designed to give officers an aerial view of......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you would like tickets to the Banana Ball game at McLane Stadium next year, Baylor says you need to play the lottery! Banana Ball will take place on May 7-8, 2027. The university is telling anyone who wants to buy tickets to sign up for the lottery at......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University Athletics Director Doug McNamee is addressing the firing of Dave Aranda, as well as the future of the Baylor Football program. McNamee issued a statement to the Baylor Family early Monday afternoon, taking the time to share the path......
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The Waco Police Department, along with the McLennan County Sheriffs Office, is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam.Waco police say both departments are receiving reports that residents are receiving calls from scammers claiming to be with law enforcement and asking for....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you receive a phone call from the Waco Police Department or the McLennan County Sheriff's Office asking for money, it is likely a scam. Waco Police have been made aware of possible scams where individuals are asking the victim to pay for outstanding......
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BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) has announced that a generous donor who wants to remain anonymous has offered a $2 million challenge grant to support the construction of the new science lab facility. The university says the challenge requires....
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The City of Killeen marked the completion of the first phase of Stagecoach Road improvements on Friday, finishing improvements between East Trimmier Road and W.S. Young Drive.Crews did "full-depth roadway reconstruction, replacing deteriorated pavement with a rebuilt......
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The Cameron Park Zoo is introducing one of its newest and tiniest residents: Linus the penguin!Linus hatched on September 26 to parents Rosie and Rupert. He joins his sister, Lucy, and brother, Charlie.The trio is known as the zoos Peanuts gang....
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A recall has been issued for a brand of mung beans due to the potential presence of glass.According to the FDA, Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. is recalling its Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans after customers complained about sharp glass fragments in.....
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Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.The filing sets up the San Francisco company for a Wall......
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Two men are dead following a head-on crash in Milam County Saturday morning.A preliminary investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety found a high-speed passing attempt in a no-passing zone led to the deadly crash around 6:40 a.m. Saturday.Troopers say 40-year-old......
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A 15-year-old was arrested and faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent in connection with a mass shooting Saturday night that left 11 people wounded, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said Monday morning.The......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor It's a new age for Baylor football. Athletic Director Doug McNamee announced Sunday morning that head coach Dave Aranda was fired following the Bears' 24-25 loss to Kansas. Despite the turbulent weekend for football, soccer hit the road to......
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CHINA SPRING, Texas (FOX 44) - One woman is dead after a weekend vehicle accident in China Spring. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) tells FOX 44 News that Troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on FM-2490, north of China Spring, around 1:50 p.m. Saturday. The....
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 24 Baylor volleyball entered Sunday coming off a reverse sweep of Houston Friday night. The Bears found themselves in the opposite position Sunday, leading No. 17 Kansas two sets to none. Despite Baylor (13-6, 5-3 Big 12) running on the......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Senior forward Reese Ross joined Baylor women's basketball as one of the premiere defensive talents for Utah. She ranked second on the Utes in blocks and third in steals last year, bringing a new fold to the Bears' game. Ross showed out on both......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer It was a hot day in Tucson's desert, but No. 9 Baylor's offense was hotter against Arizona. Three different players scored for Baylor (14-2-1, 7-1-1 Big 12) in its 3-2 win over Arizona (5-7-5, 2-3-4 Big 12). The Bears pick up their seventh......
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KILLEEN, Texas Texas firefighters show up in an emergency, and this weekend they showed up to take care of two of their own.A total of 60 firefighters from 21 fire departments across Texas gathered for a weekend fundraiser training to support two firefighters battling......
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(KXXV) cSheriffs officials said deputies went to an apartment complex in the 700 block of East Avenue N around noon Friday to locate two people wanted on felony and misdemeanor warrants.One man was found and taken into custody. Deputies found the second man hiding under a......
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McALLEN, Texas (AP) The Ford Expedition rumbled to a stop and Cindy Bandas bedazzled flip-flops landed on the asphalt of the Houston cancer centers vast parking lot. She threaded through the rows of cars, a tally of patients who gather here to sit with chemotherapy needles or......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor has fired head football coach Dave Aranda and named defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman interim head coach for the rest of the season, the university announced Sunday. Aranda joined Baylor in 2020 after serving as defensive coordinator at LSU and......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor, Charlie Cole | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda Sunday morning after seven years at the helm in Waco. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will serve as interim head coach after turning Baylor's defense into one....
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor While preceded by inflatables and followed by fireworks, The Fray's performance itself was what pumped up and lit up the audience Friday night at Magnolia's Silobration. Inflatable tube men frame the Silos Stage as Chip Gaines offers to sell a....
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer After limping into the second half with seven points, the offense needed a jumpstart. The Baylor defense came through yet again as junior cornerback Devon Jordan took his third interception of the season to the house and put the Bears up by a......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor found itself trailing 25-24 with over a minute left in the fourth quarter against Kansas. Junior quarterback DJ Lagway completed a miraculous pass to fifth-year receiver Gavin Freeman in triple coverage to give the offense some life. The......
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Family, friends, and loved ones gathered to say a final goodbye to Isaiah Terrell, whose body was found near Lake Waco almost two weeks ago.And thats the way Isaiah would want us to. He would want us to pray, he would want us to praise, and he would want us to worship," said......
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For the past 8 years, Holly Henderson has been driving around Central Texas, feeding, clothing and praying for neighbors in need through Resurrection Outreach Ministries and it all started with a late-night prayer.Henderson spends her free time doing outreach, and she told me......
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor went into the locker rooms flustered, trailing two sets to none, grappling to find its groove against Houston. Head coach Ryan McGuyre's team came out playing with a newfound sense of urgency and didn't look back. "The message coming from....
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WACO (FOX 44) -- The pain at the gas pump not packing the punch it did the last several weeks, with the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded down across the board in Central Texas and Brazos Valley Counties. Triple A Texas reports residents in Bell County are seeing......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is working to identify a suspect in a Friday evening shooting. The department tells FOX 44 News that officers were called to the 1900 block of Richter Avenue just before 6 p.m. Friday. This was regarding a man who had been shot......
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By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer On Friday night, Fountain Mall buzzed with fall festivities, from a petting zoo to a dunk tank to painting tote bags. Alpha Delta Pi hosted its annual fall philanthropy event, Harvest for Hope, with support from the Baylor Activities Council.......
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KILLEEN, Texas A local couple is counting their blessings and taking life "one day at a time" after a terrifying late-night incident on Wednesday, when a white Chevrolet Tahoe plowed straight through their master bedroom wall while they slept.It all happened so quick, said the......
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Mystery mailers are showing up in mailboxes across Waco neighborhoods, and the groups named inside say they have nothing to do with them.On the front, the mailer presents itself as a Texas trans and LGBTQ+ student resource guide. Inside, it lists real resources and real......
